328 | John Armstrong | Insights and Lessons from an Early Leader in Our Business

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson engages in an enlightening conversation with one of the really early leaders in our business, John Armstrong. John started as a painter and became operator of the year in his second year and third year at Student Works. He later had an incredible career at Canon and is currently the director of healthcare at Dell Canada, running a 200 million business.

 

During the episode, Michael shares his experience as a leader at Canon and his insights into the history of Student Works. He discusses the importance of stability and tenure in achieving productivity gains and talks about the valuable lessons he learned early on in our program.

 

You will find out how John's journey began, joining Student Painters and working with the founders, Neil Bradley and Bob Kirsch. He shares his observations on the business's growth and shift over the years.

 

They will also share the significance of collaboration and respecting people in leadership roles, as well as the enduring impact of the Student Works experience. John emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and the value of self-awareness in personal and professional growth.

 

You will learn about John's transition to becoming a director of sales at Canon and the skills he developed in that role. He also discusses Dell's culture of building leaders and the importance of diversity in teams. John highlights the role of psychological safety and the power of recognizing and appreciating others.

 

Listen now and enjoy this captivating conversation with John Armstrong, as he shares his valuable insights and lessons from his extensive career!

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• The early days of Student Works and the growth of the business.
• Lessons in leadership from John Armstrong's experience at Canon and Dell.
• The importance of stability and tenure for achieving productivity gains.
• Valuable insights into collaboration and respecting people in leadership roles.
• Dell's culture of building leaders and the significance of diversity in teams.
• The role of psychological safety in fostering a progressive business environment.
• And so much more…

 

Resources:

Student Works